Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy, Flavorful Family Dinner
This delicious sheet pan dinner features salmon fillets roasted with lemon, garlic, and butter, making it a simple yet flavorful family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Place salmon fillets on the sheet pan and drizzle the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with asparagus or rice.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the sheet pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 36 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg